James 4:16

But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 4:16

BSB

As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.

AKJV

But now you rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

CPDV

But now you exult in your arrogance. All such exultation is wicked.

ERV

But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.

NHEB

But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil.

SMT

And now ye boast in your arrogance: all such boasting is evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 4:16

ButG1161Conjunction nowG3568AdverbyerejoiceG2744Verb inG1722Preposition yourG5216 boastingsG212Noun Feminine allG3956Adjective suchG5108Adjective rejoicingG2746Noun Feminine isG2076Verb evilG4190Adjective

Commentary for James 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 4:16

Summary

Arrogant boasting is morally wrong

Event

Condemning arrogant boasting

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD